2018 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Anthony Bass	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	2.93	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eddie Butler	Pitchers	33	both	2	0	0	.000	17.67	4.08	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tyler Chatwood	Pitchers	21	both	25	4	0	.160	103.67	5.30	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.30 over 103.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jesse Chavez	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	1.15	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.15 over 39.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Cishek	Pitchers	41	both	6	1	0	.167	70.33	2.18	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.18 over 70.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Yu Darvish	Pitchers	11	both	12	1	0	.083	40.00	4.95	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 40.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jorge de la Rosa	Pitchers	29	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Duensing	Pitchers	32	both	1	0	0	.000	37.67	7.65	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.65 over 37.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carl Edwards Jr.	Pitchers	6	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.00	2.60	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 52.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Luke Farrell	Pitchers	59	both	4	0	0	.000	31.33	5.17	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 31.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jaime García	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	4.70	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cole Hamels	Pitchers	35	both	23	3	1	.130	76.33	2.36	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.36 over 76.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Justin Hancock	Pitchers	54	both	2	0	0	.000	12.33	1.46	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kyle Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	60	4	0	.067	199.00	3.44	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 199.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brandon Kintzler	Pitchers	20	both	1	0	0	.000	18.00	7.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	34	both	59	7	1	.119	181.67	3.32	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 181.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dillon Maples	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	11.81	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cory Mazzoni	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	1.04	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alec Mills	Pitchers	24	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Montgomery	Pitchers	38	both	33	3	0	.091	124.00	3.99	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 124.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brandon Morrow	Pitchers	15	both	1	0	0	.000	30.67	1.47	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.47 over 30.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
James Norwood	Pitchers	57	both	3	0	0	.000	11.00	4.09	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José Quintana	Pitchers	62	both	52	4	0	.077	174.33	4.03	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 174.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Randy Rosario	Pitchers	47	both	1	1	0	1.000	46.67	3.66	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 46.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Pedro Strop	Pitchers	46	both	2	0	0	.000	59.67	2.26	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.26 over 59.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jen-Ho Tseng	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Duane Underwood Jr.	Pitchers	51	both	1	0	0	.000	4.00	2.25	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Allen Webster	Pitchers	61	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Justin Wilson	Pitchers	37	both	1	0	0	.000	54.67	3.46	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 54.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rob Zastryzny	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	4.76	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Víctor Caratini	Catchers	7	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	474	118	10	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Taylor Davis	Catchers	53	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris Gimenez	Catchers	53	both	28	4	0	.143	1.00	27.00	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	606	176	34	.290	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 at-bats and 34 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
David Bote	Infielders	13	batting	184	44	6	.239	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kris Bryant	Infielders	17	batting	389	106	13	.272	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Freeman	Infielders	4	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tommy La Stella	Infielders	2	both	169	45	1	.266	1.33	6.75	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Daniel Murphy	Infielders	3	batting	138	41	6	.297	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Efrén Navarro	Infielders	50,61	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	both	566	160	25	.283	0.33	0.00	Average (59) — 38 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 25 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Addison Russell	Infielders	27	batting	420	105	5	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Albert Almora	Outfielders	5	batting	444	127	5	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Terrance Gore	Outfielders	1	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ian Happ	Outfielders	8	both	387	90	15	.233	1.00	0.00	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jason Heyward	Outfielders	22	batting	440	119	8	.270	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kyle Schwarber	Outfielders	12	batting	428	102	26	.238	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 at-bats and 26 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mark Zagunis	Outfielders	20	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ben Zobrist	Outfielders	18	batting	455	139	9	.305	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:19:57.991990+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.